Weather, maps and sea ice for sea kayaking in the Archipelago Sea.
Aavameri plans each guided and self-guided kayaking day around wind, sea state, landing possibilities, distance, daylight, group skills and island restrictions. These are the public resources we recommend for guests who want to understand the Finnish Archipelago Sea.
Use forecasts as input — not as a route plan.
Weather in the Archipelago Sea changes quickly and local wind exposure can differ greatly between inner islands, open crossings and the outer national park. Aavameri’s guided tours and self-guided expedition routes are selected according to the conditions and the group, not according to a fixed marketing route.
For self-guided expeditions we provide waterproof kayaking maps, an online planning map, route advice and land support before and during the expedition.
Recommended public weather, map and ice resources.
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Official Finnish marine weather, warnings and sea forecasts. Start here before comparing other forecast models.
Sea levelSea level observations and forecasts
Useful for low landing rocks, shallow approaches and understanding unusual water levels.
Wind modelsWindy
Compare wind models and see the larger weather situation. Remember that kayaks feel local gusts and exposure.
Wind fieldNullschool real-time wind model
A visual overview of wind systems over the Baltic Sea and Scandinavia.
Outdoor mapMetsähallitus Excursionmap
Useful for national park services, campfire sites and protected areas. Always check landing and camping rules.
Topographic mapsNational Land Survey map service
Detailed terrain, islands and place names for broader route orientation.
SatelliteSYKE TARKKA satellite images
Open satellite observations for water colour, algae, ice structure and broad Baltic Sea conditions.
Sea iceFMI ice conditions
Official Finnish ice charts and ice information during the cold season.
Baltic iceSMHI Swedish Ice Service
Complementary Baltic Sea ice service, useful for winter kayaking and ice-edge trip planning.
Local forecast points across the archipelago.
Local meteograms from inner and outer archipelago points help compare shelter, exposure, wind and changing weather.
